Although the war ended decades ago, bombs, landmines, and unexploded ordnance remain buried beneath the soil of the Bach Dich border area, posing a silent threat to local people and hindering the search for and recovery of fallen soldiers' remains. Amid the rugged frontier mountains, officers and soldiers of the Mine Clearance Team under Division 316 continue to work tirelessly in the field, clearing every square meter of land with the utmost sense of responsibility and precision.
Perched at an altitude of more than 1,000 meters, Xa Phin Hamlet in Thanh Thuy Commune is home to 54 households, all of whom belong to the Dao ethnic group. For years, the hamlet has been affectionately known by visitors as the "moss-roof village", thanks to its dozens of traditional stilt houses with palm-leaf roofs blanketed in moss, bearing the unmistakable marks of time.
In the early days of summer, a journey through Chi, Tinh, Trung and Khan Nho villages reveals a vast expanse of lush green fields at the peak of the growing season. In cucumber fields, trucks line up from early morning to collect the freshly harvested produce. Across peanut plantations, farmers are busy weeding and earthing up the crops to help them take root. Meanwhile, newly renovated ponds are gradually being covered with floating duckweed, ready for the next stocking season.
Under the sweltering summer sun, farmers across the fields of Tuyen Quang Province are working tirelessly to stay on schedule for the summer-autumn rice crop.
In recent years, farmers across the province have increasingly adopted new grape varieties, creating high-value agricultural models that help diversify crop production while opening up opportunities for agritourism and experiential tourism development.
In June, as water from mountain streams is channeled into each terraced field, the Hoang Su Phi terraced rice fields take on a unique and captivating beauty.
The Hmong flute (khen) - a traditional musical instrument deeply intertwined with the cultural life of the Hmong people - has long been regarded as a symbol of identity in the Dong Van Karst Plateau. In Ta Co Van Hamlet, Lung Phin Commune, home to the first Hmong flute-making craft village, artisans continue to dedicate themselves to preserving the craft through meticulous workmanship. Beyond producing the distinctive melodies of the mountains, each flute carries a story of cultural inheritance, local livelihoods, and the ongoing efforts to safeguard a traditional occupation amid the changes of modern life.
Once a plant closely tied to the daily life of local ethnic communities, Shan snow tea in the former Che La area, now part of Nam Dan Commune, has gradually developed into a 4-star OCOP product, helping improve incomes and create sustainable livelihoods for local people.
Following the administrative merger, Thuong Nong Commune now comprises the former communes of Thuong Nong and Thuong Giap. The area continues to preserve the traditional embroidery craft of the Red Dao people, mainly concentrated in Thom Luong Village and partly in Dong Da Village. For generations, the Dao community has regarded embroidery as a treasured cultural heritage.
Tha Village, located in Ha Giang 1 Ward, has emerged as a standout destination for community-based tourism while preserving the cultural identity of the Tay ethnic minority. Home to more than 130 households and over 600 residents, 99% of whom are Tay people, the village has maintained its traditional lifestyle and tranquil atmosphere despite being situated not far from the ward center.
Along the peaceful banks of the Lo River, there is a rural community where the rustling sound of mulberry leaves being picked and silkworms feeding through the night still echoes every day. In Tan Long Commune, mulberry cultivation and silkworm farming are not only a source of livelihood, but also a treasured memory and a cultural tradition that local people have preserved for more than two decades.
Nestled among lush green tea hills and the peaceful countryside, Trai Xoan Hamlet in Nhu Khe is gradually becoming an attractive destination for travelers seeking community-based cultural experiences. The village not only preserves many traditional values of the Cao Lan ethnic people but also leaves a distinct impression through activities rich in ethnic identity.
Born and raised among the lush tea hills of Go Cui hamlet, Nhu Khe Commune, young entrepreneur Nguyen Quoc Toan has turned his hometown’s signature crop into a promising startup venture. After graduating from Tuyen Quang College in June 2025, the Gen Z entrepreneur chose to return home rather than pursue a stable job in the city, determined to develop clean, high-quality tea products with a sustainable market orientation.
In late March and early April, Shan Tuyet tea hills in the northern mountainous province of Tuyen Quang enter the main harvest season. On more than two hectares of tea plantations owned by Phan The Do’s family, fresh tea buds reach peak quality after absorbing nutrients throughout the season, providing premium raw materials for Do Khoa’s artisanal Shan Tuyet tea products.
Mine clearance in Bach Dich
